Conference turris::womannotes-v2

    Does anyone know how legitimate this organisation is?  I don't believe
    I've ever heard of them before.
    
    If they are legitimate, it would be a pity to see them go under,
    wouldn't it?
    
    						=maggie

    
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    						=maggie

    
    I had an opportunity to visit the National Women's Hall of Fame
    about 3 years ago while traveling in upstate New York.  It had
    pictures of women and brief bio's of women such as Sojourner Truth
    and Eleanor Roosevelt; and female artists, scientists and politicians. 
  
    As I recall, there was also a gift shop where one could by souvenirs and
    postcards of famous women.  Items could also be purchased via mail.
    
    Ann Marie

    Okay, my check (with matching-gift form!) just went into the post.
    
    Hope it gets there on time (Monday!)
    
    						=maggie

    
    
    The location of the Museum is 76 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148
    315-568-2936.
    
    A plaque at the Museum reads: "...to honor in peretuity those women,
    citizens of the United States of America, whose contributions to
    the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities,
    philanthropy and acience, have been the greatest value for the develop-
    ment of their country."
    
    The Hall "is devoted to recognizing and remembering American women
    and achievement.  their stories illuminate the lives of all women
    and lend us courage and inspiration."

    I just rang through.  The director, Sally Parr, wasn't there so I won't
    get the full story until tomorrow, but briefly here's the situation as
    told me by the tour guide I talked with:
    
    Their campaign goal was $100K.  As of noon today they have $31K in
    hand.  They cannot continue unless they have some confidence of the
    future, and the $100K is meant to get them out of debt and give some
    breathing room while they solicit stable (well, relatively stable)
    funding from the government and foundation sources.  They are a non-
    profit organisation, so matching funds apply.  
    
    They need $59K.  How much of that would our community donate, do you
    think?  They and the art museum in Washington are the only museums I
    know of that are dedicated to recording women's work.
    
    						=maggie

    re .6
    > They and the art museum in Washington are the only museums I
    >  know of that are dedicated to recording women's work.
    
    Don't forget the Lesbian Archives in New York City -- there's a
    neat article about them in this month's Sojourner.
    
    -- liz

    re. 6
    
    Are you suggesting pledges, since it's too late to get checks there by
    mail?

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    I only vaguely knew about that one, Liz...but its name suggests that
    its domain is more specialised, no?
    
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    I guess I didn't really have it worked out in my head all that clearly,
    Nancy, but you're right, that would certainly work (as long as we then
    followed though! :-)
    
    						=maggie